Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza

By Chef John

4.64 / 5

35min

35min

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1 ⅓ cups warm water
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup melted butter
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons fine salt
½ cup cornmeal
3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons olive oil or as needed, divided
4 cups pizza sauce or to taste
4 ounces sliced provolone cheese
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese cubed
1 pound spicy Italian sausage casings removed
4 ounces shredded part-skim, low-moisture mozzarella cheese
2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil